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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.94, 5,011.93 and 2,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.94, 5,011.93 and 2,234.88 is: 3,083.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.94 : 5,011.93 = 2,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.94/5,011.93 = 2,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.94x = 5,011.93 × 2,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.94x = 11,201,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,201,031.47/3,632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.19

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